Chemistry BSc (Hons)

Develop solutions to societys global challenges and help make a difference to the world. From saving habitats and improving technology to contributing to medical advances - the applications of chemistry are endless. The knowledge and skills you will acquire on our accredited programme will enable you to enter a wide range of careers and contribute to a better, sustainable world.<br/><br/>**Why choose this course?**<br/><br/><br/>- This programme is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry<br/><br/><br/>- Engage with award-winning academics who are known nationally for their innovation in teaching <br/><br/><br/>- Use a wide variety of research-grade experimental equipment in Keeles state-of-the-art Central Science Laboratories<br/><br/><br/>- Our authentic assessment methods replicate the type of tasks you would likely carry out during a career in chemistry<br/><br/><br/>- Gain practical experience in the workplace with the option of spending a year in industry<br/><br/><br/>From the technology we use to how we treat illnesses, chemistry is essential to our modern life and offers a wide variety of career opportunities in many fields from pharmaceuticals and food technology to forensics and teaching. Our accredited Chemistry BSc will provide you with a solid grounding in the underpinning theory of the subject, plenty of hands-on practical experience in Keeles state-of-the-art laboratories and the opportunity to personalise your learning and advance your research skills by undertaking an independent research project in your final year.<br/><br/>To provide context to the knowledge you are learning, you will also look at ways in which chemistry is applied to sustainable development and the environment. You will examine the political, social and economic impacts and explore topics like nuclear chemistry and energy, geochemistry, health and toxicology and green chemistry.<br/><br/>**About Keele**<br/><br/>Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.<br/><br/>We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.<br/><br/>Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.